Dr. K. B. Owusu-Sekyere
Monitoring, Evaluation & Research Lead
Development Economist — JOC Consulting Ltd.
Could we do more together?
A Communal + Educational Spaces Initiative
Community
Communal + Educational Spaces Initiative
The Design Department’s Community Plus Campaign is dedicated to transforming under-resourced communities by fostering equitable access to quality spaces for learning, growth, and collaboration through architectural design. We partner with socially driven institutions, NGOs, and local stakeholders to catalyse lasting change, empowering communities to shape a future of dignity, opportunity, and shared prosperity.
Our Role
Our Role as your CSR Partner
Design Services
- Architectural Design
- Product Design
- Programme Design
Community Engagement
- Rural & Peri-Urban Survey
- Volunteering
- Monitoring, Evaluation & Research
Project Management
- Programme Coordination
- Construction / Fabrication Management
Industry Mentorship
- Programme Curation
- Team Participation
Community
Communal + Educational Spaces Initiative
Primary Focus
- + Rejuvenate communal spaces for socio-economic development through design
- + Design conducive teaching and learning environments for under-resourced schools
- + Collaborate with well-resourced institutions and schools in impacting disadvantaged communities in West Africa and beyond
Rejuvenate
Communal + Educational Spaces
Strategy
We aim to revitalise and improve spaces through human-centred, context-specific, and sustainable design strategies. This includes:
- Participatory design approaches that involve community members in decision-making, reflecting local culture and needs.
- Adaptive reuse of materials and sustainable construction methods that reduce costs while maximising durability.
- Flexible spatial layouts that serve multiple functions, from markets to cultural gatherings.
- Incorporation of green and shaded areas to improve comfort, wellbeing, and resilience.
- Integrated infrastructure improvements — lighting, sanitation, accessibility — to enhance safety and inclusion.
Design
Communal + Educational Spaces
Strategy
We aim to revitalise and improve spaces through human-centred, context-specific, and sustainable design strategies. This includes:
- Designing sustainable and incremental classrooms that can expand as resources grow.
- Developing prefabricated furniture and modular components for rapid, durable deployment.
- Creating multifunctional hubs for socio-cultural engagement serving both education and community.
- Integrating climate-responsive principles: natural ventilation, shading, and daylighting.
Collaborate
Communal + Educational Spaces
Strategy
We aim to revitalise and improve spaces through human-centred, context-specific, and sustainable design strategies. This includes:
- Mobilising resources through institutional partnerships (materials, books, tech, expertise).
- Co-designed community projects with schools, NGOs, and agencies.
- Facilitating research & data-sharing platforms to track progress and guide interventions.
- Building long-term alliances to ensure impact is scalable and replicable.
Our Team
Meet the core members of our team
Zoe Lois Poku
Programmes Director
Mechanical Engineer — Mantrac Ghana Ltd.
Kofi Dako, PMP®
Project Manager
Strategic Lead — Design Department
Philip Opare, PMP®
Fund Manager
Cost Manager — Design Department
Victor K. Owusu-Sekyere, AGIA
Design Lead
Creative Director — Design Department
Dr. K. B. Owusu-Sekyere
Monitoring, Evaluation & Research Lead
Development Economist — JOC Consulting Ltd.
Kofi Dako, PMP®
Project Manager
Strategic Lead — Design Department
Philip Opare, PMP®
Fund Manager
Cost Manager — Design Department
Zoe Lois Poku
Programmes Director
Mechanical Engineer — Mantrac Ghana Ltd.
Victor K. Owusu-Sekyere, AGIA
Design Lead
Creative Director — Design Department
Collaborate with us
“Every great transformation begins with one bold step. Together, we can ignite that first spark and empower communities to become the architects of lasting change.”